ICOMOS Sri Lanka
ICOMOS Sri Lanka is the ‘National Committee’ of the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS).
ICOMOS was created in 1965 and works for the conservation and protection of cultural heritage places.
ICOMOS Sri Lanka National Heritage List
Sri Lanka has a rich and diverse cultural heritage ranging from the pre-historic period to modern times. It consists of humble pre-historic cave dwellings to storied royal palaces, megalithic burials to gigantic stupas, ornamental ponds to man-made great tanks, gardens to panoramic landscapes, etc., which are rapidly disappearing from our land and are also not considered for protection. The properties with heritage values will be listed in ICOMOS Sri Lanka’s National Heritage List. Once the nominations are received by the ICOMOS Sri Lanka Secretariat, they will be evaluated by two committees. The Technical Evaluation Committee is appointed by the Council of ICOMOS Sri Lanka, and with their recommendations, the information shall be forwarded to the Scientific Committee, which is also appointed by the Council of ICOMOS Sri Lanka, whose task is to make the final recommendations to the Council of ICOMOS Sri Lanka regarding the nominations of heritage properties to be inscribed on the ICOMOS Sri Lanka National Heritage List.
ICOMOS Sri Lanka Events
Monthly Lecture
The ICOMOS Sri Lanka’s Public Lecture will be held on 10th October (Thursday) at PGIAR Auditorium at 6.00 pm. It will be conducted by Mr. Jayampath Senanayaka, and Recording Team, titled “Exploring Innovative Uses of Digital Visualization: Documenting the Dimbulagala Inscription”.
Photogrammetry is crucial for archaeological recording as it allows for precise and detailed 3D documentation of sites and artifacts. By capturing multiple images from different angles, it generates accurate models that can be analyzed without physical alteration to the original materials. This non-invasive technique enhances preservation, facilitates virtual reconstructions, and enables broader accessibility for research and education, ultimately enriching our understanding of archaeological contexts.
Photogrammetry is currently used as the main tool for recording archaeological work globally. Accordingly, the Postgraduate Institute of Archeology and ICOMOS Sri Lanka have jointly organized a workshop to introduce this method to experts and newcomers in the field of archaeology in Sri Lanka.
Date: 2024.10. 25 and 26
Venue: Postgraduate Institute of Archaeology, Colombo 7
Number of participants: 25 people only
Workshop Fee: Rs 7000 (with meals for two days) Rs 5000 for students of the Postgraduate Institute of Archeology and all members of ICOMOS Sri Lanka.
